11. Epoxy Flooring Ideas

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Epoxy flooring is formed by applying several layers of any type of epoxy resin on a floor surface. It is a slip-resistant flooring option that is durable, easy to maintain and almost always gives a clean, finished look. It comes in several colours and is hard to repair.

12. Linoleum  Flooring

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Linoleum is produced from raw materials like linseed oil, cork, dust and resin which make it an eco-friendly flooring material. It is made from renewable resources, hard-wearing and durable and is available in a wide range of a variety of colours and patterns. It has low allergenic properties and is very easy to clean, and provides a cushioned underfoot. The drawbacks are that it lacks warmth and can be dented and scratched very easily.

13. Magnificent Magnesite Flooring Ideas

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This type of floor is also known as a composition of jointless floors. It is cheap and gives a smooth surface, and can be laid jointless on the surface as the material is quite flexible.  

14. Bamboo Flooring

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Bamboo is a naturally occurring renewable resource material that grows more quickly than timber, and the flooring done in this material resembles hardwood flooring. The good thing about bamboo flooring is that unlike hardwood flooring, this is water and stain resistant and therefore has a longer life. It has high abrasion resistance and is stable under both humid and dry conditions. It is easy to repair, but it tends to fade out in the direct sunlight, which is why it is mainly used indoors.

15. Timber flooring Ideas

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Timber flooring is available in a wide range of styles and wood species. It is highly durable, can be refinished and is comparatively easier to clean. If it is not sealed properly and left unsealed, the timber floor can stain and is prone to expansion and contraction.

16. Marble Flooring

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Marble is a natural stone and can be translated into beautiful flooring. It is one of the most luxurious and sophisticated floorings to set up. This is the most sought after and marvellous materials for flooring in homes. It’s easy to clean, is long-lasting and offers timeless beauty. Moreover, exquisite marble floor designs are available in a wide range of patterns and finishes.

17. Terrazzo flooring

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It is normally used for bathrooms and dining rooms. Terrazzo is actually a concrete surface with a special type of aggregates of marble embedded in it. It is made up of shavings of granite and marble placed in concrete or materials of the same sort. Commonly called “mosaic flooring”, these floors are durable enough to stand the test of time and remain amazingly well throughout.

18. Brick flooring Ideas

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It is normally used for bathrooms and dining rooms. Terrazzo is actually a concrete surface with a special type of aggregates of marble embedded in it. It is made up of shavings of granite and marble placed in concrete or materials of the same sort. Commonly called “mosaic flooring”, these floors are durable enough to stand the test of time and remain amazingly well throughout.

19. Mud / Moorum flooring

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Moorum is a disintegrated rock consisting of rock and clay. It is most suited for moderate climates and conditions. This rock can differentiate your flooring designs from others in a single move. Muram flooring is cheap and the method of construction is easy. It has a long life when maintained properly and provides a smooth, hard and less permeable surface.

20. Granite Flooring Ideas

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It is a  naturally occurring stone available in a variety of colours and patterns and adds sophistication to the house. It is highly durable and stain and moisture resistant but should be saved from scratches to maintain its long-lasting beauty. The granite is sure to give your floors a magnificent grandeur for quite a good number of years.

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Ilma Nafees is a bachelor's student pursuing Architecture from Jamia Millia Islamia. She has a deep interest in the conservation of the built heritage and the mysteries of Ancient Egypt. She believes writing an architectural content would enhance the understanding of the discipline better as architecture is the art of changing people’s life.